Alpha 5" Snail Lock Adapter — 5/8"-11 (SFAT-5/8)
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Alpha 5" Snail Lock Adapter — 5/8"-11 (SFAT-5/8)
Description
Description
Alpha 5" Snail Lock Adapter — 5/8"-11 (SFAT-5/8)
The Alpha® SFAT-5/8 is a 5" Snail Lock adapter with 5/8"-11 threads, designed to mount Snail Lock polishing wheels (Twincur EB, Twincur ES, Twincur GEM, Antique Brush, and other Alpha Snail Lock abrasives) onto standard hand-held angle grinders and polishers. The hook & loop backed face accepts any 5" Snail Lock wheel — twist on to lock, twist off to release — so grits can be changed in seconds without tools.
Features
- 5" diameter Snail Lock interface — fits all standard 5" Alpha Snail Lock wheels
- 5/8"-11 internal thread — direct fit on most US-spec grinders/polishers
- Quick-change twist-on / twist-off mounting — no tools required
- Hook & loop backed face supports the Snail Lock wheel base
- Maximum operating speed: 2,000 RPM
- Precision-machined for true, vibration-free running on edge polishing tasks
| Part No | Diameter | Thread | Compatible With | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFAT-5/8 | 5" | 5/8"-11 | 5" Alpha Snail Lock wheels (Twincur EB / ES / GEM, Antique Brush, PVA QC) | 749173470950 |
- Confirm your grinder/polisher has a 5/8"-11 male spindle and a maximum no-load speed at or below 2,000 RPM.
- Thread the SFAT-5/8 adapter onto the spindle by hand until snug; tighten lightly with the supplied spanner if needed.
- Align the Snail Lock wheel to the adapter face and twist clockwise until it locks into position.
- Run the tool at the wheel manufacturer's recommended RPM (typically 900–2,000 RPM for 5" Twincur EB wheels).
- To change grits, stop the tool, twist the wheel counter-clockwise to release, and snap on the next grit.
- Inspect the adapter and hook & loop face periodically; replace if the locking lugs or pile face show wear.
SFAT-5/8
| Part No. | SFAT-5/8 |
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Snail Lock Adapter / Backer |
| Application | Hand-held edge polishing & bullnose work on engineered stone, marble, granite |
| Wet / Dry | Wet or dry (follow wheel manufacturer's wet/dry guidance) |
| Manufacturer | Alpha Professional Tools® |
- {'title': 'Alpha Twincur EB Snail Lock Wheels — 5"', 'url': 'https://dynamicstonetools.com/search?q=Twincur+EB+5%22', 'note': 'Resin-bonded bullnose polishing wheels designed for the 5" SFAT adapter.'}
- {'title': 'Alpha Twincur ES / GEM Wheels', 'url': 'https://dynamicstonetools.com/search?q=Twincur+ES+OR+GEM', 'note': 'Companion Snail Lock wheels for engineered stone and quartz polishing.'}
- {'title': 'Alpha Antique Brush Wheels (Snail Lock)', 'url': 'https://dynamicstonetools.com/search?q=Alpha+Antique+Brush', 'note': 'Texturing brushes that mount on the same 5" SFAT-5/8 adapter.'}
What wheels does the SFAT-5/8 accept?
Any 5" Alpha® Snail Lock-base wheel — Twincur EB, Twincur ES, Twincur GEM, Antique Brush, and other Snail Lock-compatible abrasives.
What is the maximum safe RPM?
The adapter is rated for a maximum of 2,000 RPM. Always honor the lower of the adapter and the wheel's rated speed.
Will it fit my grinder?
It fits any tool with a 5/8"-11 male spindle (the US standard for 4"–9" angle grinders and most variable-speed polishers).
Wet or dry use?
The adapter itself can run wet or dry. Follow the wet/dry guidance of the wheel mounted on it.
How do I change wheels?
Stop the tool, twist the wheel counter-clockwise to release, and twist the next wheel on clockwise until it locks. No tools required.
What is the country of origin?
The SFAT-5/8 is manufactured in Germany.
SFAT-5/8 In Use (Demo)
Snail Lock Quick-Change Walkthrough
Twincur EB on Crystallized Glass
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